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Growing Potatoes in a Spud Barrel

This year, I plan to test out the “Spud Barrel” method of growing potatoes.  If you have never heard of a spud barrel, this is essentially a process of growing potatoes in a barrel (or trash can, a stack of … Continue reading

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Planning Ahead for Preserving

It seems like it would be putting the cart before the horse to think about canning already.  Really, there is still some snow on the ground around here.  However, I want to be “putting food by” this year so I … Continue reading

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Deciding on a precision seeder

This year, I intend to use a garden seeder to assist with planting.  I have spent a great deal of time deciding on what seeder to use.  In fact, I’ve put this decision off for at least the past year … Continue reading

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Six Good (and Overlooked) Vegetables to Grow

Many of the most useful vegetables are neglected in the majority of home gardens. Okra, Swiss Chard, Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Scotch Kale, and Kohlrabi tend to be overlooked, yet they are all appetizing, healthy additions to the table, and require … Continue reading

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The $64 Tomato

The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden In a style reminiscent of Erma Bombeck, Alexander takes on a hysterical journey through his … Continue reading

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Hard but rewarding work

I had every intention of getting this blog going last year.  My mistake was setting it up in the spring when I was actually at the height of planting my garden.  Then one thing led to another and, as anyone … Continue reading

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